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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.91, 668.96 and 240.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.91, 668.96 and 240.37 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.91 : 668.96 = 240.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.91/668.96 = 240.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.91x = 668.96 × 240.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.91x = 160,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,795.94/445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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